Logistics Technology Research (LTR) Program
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), through its DCSO Philadelphia office, has issued a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for the Logistics Technology Research (LTR) Program. This program seeks innovative R&D proposals to apply emergent technologies and business practices to improve DLA processes and sustain Department of Defense (DOD) weapon systems. The BAA is open for white paper submissions, with an initial closing period for IDIQ consideration.
Scope of Work
The LTR Program aims to develop and demonstrate capabilities with beneficial application across DLA Major Subordinate Commands (MSCs) or HQ Process Owners. Research and development projects should provide improved capabilities and methods for delivering parts and services to DLA’s customers, primarily focusing on Supply Class IX weapon system parts, but applicable to other DLA business processes. Offerors are encouraged to propose innovative solutions, emphasizing digital data utilization, model-based approaches, Digital Twins of Organization (DTO), and workforce preparation for digital data transformation.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) leading to cost-type Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts for Short-Term Projects (STPs).
- Duration: IDIQ contracts will have a one-year base period and four one-year option periods.
- Funding: Total government investment is planned for up to $7 million per year for 5 years (FY2024-2028).
- Published: December 11, 2024
- Initial White Paper Due: Approximately 45 days from publication (around January 25, 2025).
- BAA Open Period: The BAA will remain open for a remainder of five years for ongoing STP consideration via White Papers, with a final response date of August 28, 2029.
Submission & Evaluation
Initial proposals must be submitted as White Papers, limited to 6 pages and following Attachment A format. If selected, offerors will be invited to submit full cost and technical proposals within a 30-day window. Technical proposals will be evaluated based on Feasibility, Viability, Desirability, Past Performance/Recency, and Cost/Price. Proposals must remain valid for 180 days.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This is an unrestricted acquisition, with no portion of the BAA set-aside. However, DLA strongly encourages small businesses (including SDBs, WOSBs, HUBZone, VOSBs, SDVOSBs), historically black colleges and universities, and minority institutions to submit White Papers. The small business size standard is 1000 employees.
Additional Notes
Questions regarding this solicitation should be directed via email to Emily Linico (Emily.Linico@dla.mil) and DCSO R&D (RandD.DCSO@dla.mil). Specific clauses regarding Intellectual Property, Data Rights, Government Property, and Telecommunications are incorporated.